Should I sacrifice early retirement for a more fulfilling life while being the breadwinner?
Briefly

A 29-year-old wife, the primary breadwinner of her family, grapples with the decision to reduce her work hours for family time. Despite her high income and strong financial position, she fears the impact on their retirement trajectory. The supportive husband suggests that even with reduced hours, their household income remains substantial. Many commenters on Reddit urge her to prioritize family, sharing regrets from their experiences as breadwinners that hindered quality time with kids, stressing the importance of enjoying life moments, which is a recurring sentiment in the discussion.
Many commenters encouraged her to reduce her hours. She is in a strong financial position, even if she cuts back on her hours.
Some Redditors expressed regret in the comments that they were the breadwinners and didn't get to see their children grow up.
A 53-year-old woman commented saying that her adult kids remember more about the two years the father stayed home than all other years.
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